Dr. Rudy Cartwright - MS Health Coach

Open letter: HBO

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:59:08 +0000

Dr. Maxfield,

Our research department is very pleased that you reminded us, again, about the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) for MS recoverers.

I kindly request that you share your long experience of using HBO on a webinar with me; I’m asking the MS recoverers’ community to join me in this request.

To Your Better Health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright

Ms Health Coach

PS: Let Dr. Maxfield hear from you by posting your request below. You’ll get great information about HBO and the benefits that it offers.

Rreferences:

1. Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2001 Apr 28;26(2):129-30.
Inhibitory effect of the combination of DHPAs and hyperbaric
oxygen on Japanese B encephalitis virus infection in mice
Lu MH, Xiong HE, Tan DM.

2. IJNN 2005; 2 (1): 45 – 48
Long-term hyperbaric oxygenation retards progression
in multiple sclerosis patients
D J D Perrins , P B James
Wolfson Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Ninewells Hospital &
Medical School Dundee DD1 9SY, United Kingdom

Another Bad Actor Responses

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:00:46 +0000

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Another Bad Actor In MS

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:12:23 +0000

In the past, you’ve heard me speak of calcium being a “bad actor” for MS recoverers. Well, there is another “bad actor” that needs drawing attention to. It happens to be iron. As usual, I’m in favor of limiting its intake. You can do so by cutting back on the amount of red meat that you consume and eliminating dietary supplements that list it as one of the ingredients. This will go a long way in helping you regain good health.

To Your Better Health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright

MS Health Coach

PS: Post your comments below.

References

1. Handb Clin Neurol. 2011;100:161-72.

Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation.

McNeill A, Chinnery PF.

2. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2006 Sep;13(3):182-5.

Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation: from genes to pathogenesis.

Hayflick SJ.

3. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2004 Mar;1012:252-66.

The role of iron in the pathogenesis of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis.

LeVine SM, Chakrabarty A.

4. BMC Neurosci. 2011 Jun 23;12:60.

Iron deposition and inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Which one comes first?

Zivadinov R, Weinstock-Guttman B, Pirko I.

5. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2004 Mar;1012:252-66.

The role of iron in the pathogenesis of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis.

LeVine SM, Chakrabarty A.

6. Life Sci. 1998;63(25):2271-84.

Iron deposits in the central nervous system of SJL mice with experimental allergic encephalomyelitis.

Forge JK, Pedchenko TV, LeVine SM.

7. Lancet Neurol. 2003 Apr;2(4):246-53.

Iron misregulation in the brain: a primary cause of neurodegenerative disorders.

Ke Y, Ming Qian Z.

8. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2004 Nov;5(11):863-73.

Iron, brain ageing and neurodegenerative disorders.

Zecca L, Youdim MB, Riederer P, Connor JR, Crichton RR.

9. Int J Alzheimers Dis. 2010 Dec 27;2011:720658.

Iron and mechanisms of neurotoxicity.

Salvador GA, Uranga RM, Giusto NM.

CCSVI: MORE GOOD NEWS

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:40:34 +0000

For anyone who want to get in on a study evaluating the effectiveness of the Zamboni procedure (dilating constricted veins in the neck), you can phone Darren at 306-655-8658 or Jeanine at 306-655-8837. Visit the URL that announces the program (http://www.saskatoonhomepage.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35603&Itemid=421).

I hope this benefits you.

To Your Better Health,

Dr Rudy Cartwright

MS Health Coach

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USE THEM OR LOSE THEM

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:55:27 +0000

You’ve heard the expression “use it or lose it”. Well, that expression can be converted to “use them, your muscles, or lose them” when it comes to multiple sclerosis. More than likely, your doctor would agree that “exercise is great medicine”. And I couldn’t agree more. Clinical research attesting to the powerful benefits of exercise is not new. Research on this subject began in earnest over 50 years ago. Moreover, the facts about the benefits of exercise appear in numerous well-designed studies covering many different health issues.

There is no doube that pills let us feel better, when numerous diseases that we are taking these pills for continue to cause our health to get worse. According to published research, exercise is safe and effective for fatigue; in addition, exercise improves osteoarthritis; further, it reduces complications of diabetes; further still, it makes bones stronger and slows down degeneration of eye muscles.

So, regarding your muscles, let’s get busy to “use them before you lose them”. Exercisers can regain a steadier walk, improve balance, and help increase memory.

References

1. Sports Med. 2004;34(15):1077-100.
Exercise and multiple sclerosis
White LJ, Dressendorfer RH.
2. Exp Brain Res. 2007 Jun; 179(4):709-21. Epub 2007 Jan 10.
Effects of visual stimuli on temporal order judgments of unimanual finger stimuli.
Shibuya S, Takahashi T, Kitazawa S.
3. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5709a1.htm
4. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2001 Dec;41(4):421-32.
Exercise and multiple sclerosis: physiological, psychological, and quality of life issues.
Sutherland G, Andersen MB.
5. Sports Med. 1999 Mar;27(3):179-91.
Recommendations for physical activity in patients with multiple sclerosis
Petajan JH, White AT.
6. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5545a1.htm
Mult Scler. 2008 Jan;14(1):35-53. Epub 2007 Sep 19.
Multiple sclerosis and physical exercise: recommendations for the application of resistance-, endurance- and combined training.
Dalgas U, Stenager E, Ingemann-Hansen T.
7. Ann Readapt Med Phys. 2007 Jul;50(6):373-6, 369-72. Epub 2007 Apr 20.
Physical training and multiple sclerosis
[Article in English, French]
Gallien P, et al
8. Nervenarzt. 2009 Jun; 80(6):688-92.
[Multiple sclerosis and exercise: effects of physical activity on the immune system]
[Article in German]
Waschbisch A, et al
9. http://www.ecmaj.ca/content/172/6/721.full
10. J Neurol Sci. 2004 Oct 15;225(1-2):11-8.
Impact of aerobic training on immune-endocrine parameters, neurotrophic factors, quality of life and coordinative function in multiple sclerosis.
Schulz KH, et al
11. http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/34/7/1103.short
12. BMC Neurol. 2009 Jul 16; 9:34.
Getting the balance right:a randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy and Exercise Interventions for ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis.
Coote S, et al
13. http://www.whcenter.org/body.cfm?id=556639

To Your Better Health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright
MS Health Coach

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THE BEWITCHING SEASON

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:59:20 +0000

We are approaching the bewitching flu season and i want to make sure that you’re doing everything possible that’s in your favor of being fortified to ward off an undesirable critter, the influenza virus. It can wreak havoc on a system already being challenged by other harmful forces, both external and internal, to the body. The flu is not a good thing.

Ample evidence indicates that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with increased risk of influenza and respiratory tract infection. Vitamin D deficiency is common in the winter.

It has been shown that an adequate vitamin D level, as occurs in the summer, acts in a protective manner with respect to influenza. So, don’t forget to continue on the good road to recovery. This is a good time to make a fall season resolution that goes something like, “I will take at least 5,000 IUs of vitamin D3 daily without fail.”

References:

1. Int J Infect Dis. 2010 Dec;14(12):e1099-105. Epub 2010 Oct 29.

The seasonality of pandemic and non-pandemic influenzas: the roles of solar radiation and vitamin D.

Juzeniene A, et al

2. J Clin Virol. 2011 Mar;50(3):194-200. Epub 2011 Jan 15.

Vitamin D and the anti-viral state.

Beard JA, Bearden A, Striker R.

3. Epidemiol Infect. 2006 Dec;134(6):1129-40. Epub 2006 Sep 7.

Epidemic influenza and vitamin D.

Cannell JJ, et al

To Your Better Health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright

MS Health Coach

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Spices provide extra benefit to MS recoverers

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:08:06 +0000

You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth repeating. “Variety is the spice of life.” However, it should also be said that spices provide a variety of potential benefits for the recoverers of MS. Among the spices having beneficial qualities are shallot, tumeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, and berbere. If you don’t use these spices, start doing so. The use of these will pay huge dividends. See references below.

.1. Nutrition. 2006 Mar;22(3):266-74.

Quantitative evaluation of the antioxidant properties of garlic and shallot preparations.

Leelarungrayub N, Rattanapanone V, Chanarat N, Gebicki JM.

2. Am J Chin Med. 2011;39(2):215-31.

Physiological and therapeutical roles of ginger and turmeric on endocrine functions.

Al-Suhaimi EA, Al-Riziza NA, Al-Essa RA.

3. Phytother Res. 2005 May;19(5):437-40.

Cardamom extract as inhibitor of human platelet aggregation.

Suneetha WJ, Krishnakantha TP.

4. World J Gastroenterol. 2011 Feb 28;17(8):976-86.

Cinnamon extract suppresses experimental colitis through modulation of antigen-presenting cells.

Kwon HK, Hwang JS, Lee CG, So JS, Sahoo A, Im CR, Jeon WK, Ko BS, Lee SH, Park ZY, Im SH.

5. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011 May 20. [Epub ahead of print]

In vitro antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities of Ethiopian spice blend Berbere.

Loizzo MR, Di Lecce G, Boselli E, Bonesi M, Menichini F, Menichini F, Frega NG.

To Your Better Health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright

MS Health Coach

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THE ESSENTIALS: INGREDIENTS

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:01:16 +0000

I’ve gotten numerous requests to list the ingredients in THE ESSENTIALS. As written on the label, the ingredients are as follows:

1. Niacin (as niacinamide)

2. Catalase

3. Glutathione (reduced)

4. Quercetin

5. Hesperidin

6. Catechin

7. Acetyl Cysteine

If you are needing a little “pick-me-up,” then check out the blog post on the left called “MS Success Stories” or just click here:
MS Success Stories

If you’re interested in getting THE ESSENTIALS, go to: www.thehealthessentials.com

To Your better health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright

MS Health Coach

BRIDGING THE MSD & CVD GAP

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:24:14 +0000

It is apparent that inflammation is a major force behind both Multiple Sclerosis Disease (MSD) and CardioVascular disease (CVD). During Multiple Sclerosis Disease exacerbations, inflammation is even more apparent; and likewise during cardiovascular events. Also, patients with persistent inflammation have a poorer outcome. Moreover, both Multiple Sclerosis Disease and CardioVascular Disease are made worse by psychological stress as well as oxidative stress. Bridging the intervention gap between MSD and CVD may occur when inflammation, among other things, is addressed through healthy lifestyle measures. See references below.

References:

1. Immunology. 2010 Feb;129(2):154-69. Inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases.

Amor S, Puentes F, Baker D, van der Valk P.

2. J Neurol Sci. 2011 Jul 15;306(1-2):167-9. Epub 2010 Aug 16.

Pathophysiology of inflammation and tissue injury in multiple sclerosis: what are the targets for therapy.

Lassmann H.

3. J Cardiol. 2009 Jun;53(3):317-33. Epub 2009 Jan 29.

Inflammatory biomarkers in coronary artery disease.

Zakynthinos E, Pappa N.

4. Brain Nerve. 2008 Feb;60(2):157-70.

The role for oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases

Shibata N, Kobayashi M.

5. Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2009 Dec;27(162):499-502.

Oxidative stress in multiple sclerosis

Miller E, Mrowicka M, Zo?y?ski K, Kedziora J.

6. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2005 Jan;25(1):29-38. Epub 2004 Nov 11.

Oxidative stress and vascular disease.

Madamanchi NR, Vendrov A, Runge MS.

7. PLoS One. 2011 Jan 13;6(1):e16149.

Smoking and multiple sclerosis: an updated meta-analysis.

Handel AE, Williamson AJ, Disanto G, Dobson R, Giovannoni G, Ramagopalan SV.

8. Chest. 2009 Jul;136(1):212-9. Epub 2009 Feb 18.

A pilot study to examine the effects of smoking cessation on serum markers of inflammation in women at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Reichert V, Xue X, Bartscherer D, Jacobsen D, Fardellone C, Folan P, Kohn N, Talwar A, Metz CN.

9. JAMA. 2003 Mar 26;289(12):1533-6.

Multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus.

Levin LI, Munger KL, Rubertone MV, Peck CA, Lennette ET, Spiegelman D, Ascherio A.

Am J Pathol. 2009 Jul;175(1):440-7.

10. Epstein-barr virus-induced gene-3 is expressed in human atheroma plaques.

Kempe S, Heinz P, Kokai E, Devergne O, Marx N, Wirth T.

11. Angiology. 2010 Feb-Mar;61(1):31-6. Epub 2009 Jun 3.

Arterial compliance in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.

Fjeldstad C, Frederiksen C, Fjeldstad AS, Bemben M, Pardo G.

12. Heart Dis. 2000 Sep-Oct;2(5):375-9.

On arterial physiology, pathophysiology of vascular compliance, and cardiovascular disease.

Glasser SP.

13. Mind Brain. 2011 Aug;2(1):32-37.

Anxiety and cardiovascular risk: Review of Epidemiological and Clinical Evidence.

Olafiranye O, Jean-Louis G, Zizi F, Nunes J, Vincent M.

14. Mult Scler. 2008 Nov;14(9):1262-8. Epub 2008 Aug 28.

Influence of anxiety and reported stressful life events on relapses in multiple sclerosis: a prospective study.

Potagas C, Mitsonis C, Watier L, Dellatolas G, Retziou A, Mitropoulos P, Sfagos C, Vassilopoulos D.

15. Future Cardiol. 2009 Jul;5(4):333-42.

Astaxanthin, oxidative stress, inflammation and cardiovascular disease.

Fassett RG, Coombes JS.

What can be done?

Vitamin D3 5,000 iu daily
Astaxanthin 5 mg daily
THE ESSENTIALS 2 TABLETS TWICE DAILY

To Your Better Health

Dr. Rudy Cartwtight, MS Health Coach

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Feeling Refreshed

Dr. Rudy Cartwright — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:59:40 +0000

I took a little time off from my rigorous schedule of serving you. I feel refreshed, and recuperated. So, what did I do? 1) Slept, slept, and slept some more. 2) Ate things that fell from trees, pulled from bushes, and gathered from the ocean, 3) Swam, swam, swam, 4) Climbed hills—-my legs are not what they used to be, 5) Tolerated the lizards and frogs that climbed walls and found various ways to become a guest in the room, and last but not least, 6) Enjoyed the rain that, on occasion, would come and go alternating with the sunshine about every three hours. All of these things occurred on that wonderful French Caribbean Island, MARTINIQUE, a beautiful place inhabited by wonderful people. My command of the French language is poor, although, I did take two years of french in high school over 50 years ago. Now, I really understand what is meant by “if you don’t use it, you lose it”. However, I did manage to say “Oui, Je, bonjour, bonsoir, bonne nuit, merci, and a few other words.

Exciting new things will be posted in the coming weeks. I’m sure the information will be helpful.

To Your Better Health,

Dr. Rudy Cartwright